Hyperbaton: a literary device employed by writers who alter
the regular positioning of words and phrases in order to create a inversely
structured sentence that conveys the same meaning. Through the use of
hyperbaton, words or phrases transgress their conventional placements and
result in a more complex or intriguing sentence structure. This literary device
can be used to add more complexity and flare to your sentence structure. Hyperbaton
is what makes Yoda’s deep philosophical quotes so memorable and it can be used
to create your own quirky characters.
Example: “Together they drove along the dusty, outback
roads”. This sentence is a variation of the more conventional, “They drove along
on the dusty, outback roads”. In the example, we see how the first sentences
sounds more interesting compared to the standard second sentences.
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